Quality Professional (Assurance)

Location: Derby, UK

Location – Derby/Warrington/ Manchester with Hybrid working Available

About Us

Rolls‑Royce SMR is here to transform how nuclear energy is delivered—cleaner, faster and at global scale. Our teams are developing one of the world’s most advanced small modular reactors, helping secure affordable, low‑carbon energy for generations to come.

We’re doing something that’s never been done before. We’re revolutionising an industry. That’s a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy.

Role Purpose

The purpose of this role is to support organisational governance, assurance, and compliance objectives through the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of audit, review, and assurance activities. The role is responsible for undertaking independent assessments of processes, systems, products, and associated controls to evaluate compliance, effectiveness, and risk management arrangements.

Working collaboratively with business functions and stakeholders, the role provides assurance that organisational, regulatory, customer, certification, and internal requirements are effectively implemented and maintained throughout the Rolls-Royce SMR business. Through a risk-informed approach, the role promotes continual improvement, operational excellence, organisational learning, and effective process ownership.

Where required to address business priorities and capacity demands, the role will work collaboratively with stakeholders to support compliance and governance activities, including deviation management, non-conformance processes, corrective actions, reporting, and associated data management.

What we’ll need you to do

• Deliver audit, review, and assurance activities in accordance with approved plans and methodologies.
• Develop competence in risk-based auditing, evidence gathering, reporting, and corrective action follow-up.
• Build effective working relationships with stakeholders to support successful assurance programme.
• Apply assurance activities consistently to identify non-conformances and improvement opportunities.
• Support the effective management and closure of corrective actions through collaboration with process owners and stakeholders.
• Support the development of other auditors and assurance personnel.
• Demonstrate expertise in assurance techniques, compliance requirements, and governance processes.

What we’re looking for

• Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.
• Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch, we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.
• Degree qualified or able to demonstrate equivalent experience.
• Significant quality assurance knowledge gained within a technical or programme environment.
• Qualified Lead Auditor.
• IT literate, with the ability to analyse and interpret data and present it as clear, actionable information.
• Experience within the nuclear industry, including familiarity with regulatory requirements, ISO 19443, ASME III, and NQA-1 design and construction code expectations, would be desirable.

What’s in It for You

A salary between £42,000 - £55,150 , £2,200 benefit allowance, 12.5% bonus opportunity, 6x pensionable life assurance, 50% income protection, 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, and a £250 new‑joiner payment—alongside opportunities for development and progression.

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a competency‑based interview and may be asked to provide evidence of document management capability. This role requires BPSS checks as part of our onboarding process.

Inclusion & Accessibility

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. If you meet around 75% of the criteria, we’d still love to hear from you. We’re happy to discuss reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and offer flexible or part‑time working where possible.

Pay Range

£42,000.00

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£55,125.00

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:

• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
• A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.

Our Application Process

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:

• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check

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